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 We just rolled out a new summer grilling item at Festival: fresh kabobs! They are so delicious! There are four varieties and we make them fresh in our kitchens several times a week. Certified Angus Beef Burgundy Pepper Spoon Steak & Potato Fully cooked potatoes  I’ve read a few blogs raving about the exceptional taste of Nirvana Real Coconut Water. And, I’m pleased to say that Festival Foods now carries it in our Natural Foods department! I have tasted several coconut waters and I agree that it has the best flavor hands down. With real coconut water, healthy beverage drinkers  Have you have ever walked up to a watermelon display and asked yourself “how do I pick a good one”? Well, you are not alone. There have been many other lost souls in front of that display as well. Because of this, we have decided to post signs by our watermelons with tips to help  I have recently been asked similar questions by various people: How do you watch what you eat when you are always out for business lunches? I have a lot of weddings and events coming up this summer. How do I attend and not ruin my diet? How do you go to The Marq and not  July 4, 1777 marked the first anniversary celebration of Independence Day and by the early 1800s those yearly celebrations included parades, picnics, and fireworks. Today, I am proud that Festival can play a role in helping our Wisconsin communities carry on the tradition of an annual fireworks show. Any time we can give back to  One of the many benefits of working in retail is having a day off during the week. In my opinion, it’s easier scheduling appointments and running errands because it allows me to get most of this done while the kids are at school and most folks are working. With the school year having come to  People and relationships make the difference in our business. Our guests, associates, and the people in our community are important to us. That’s why I am so proud to work for a company that supports and encourages us to get involved in the community. This past Monday I had the pleasure of participating in the  Cheese: one of Wisconsin’s greatest resources. If you are from Wisconsin there are few things that are a given. First, you’re a Packer fan. Second, this is the Dairy State. And, third, you love cheese (hence the nickname: Cheeseheads)! Festival has been lucky enough to partner with a local Wisconsin family farm, Harmony-Ho Holsteins/Harmony Specialty Long range planning. I have never been a fan because it would seem the grocery industry moves too fast to plan what we’re going to do next month–let alone 5 years from now. If someone had told me 5 years ago that we’d be opening our 14th Festival Foods store in the fall of 2010  Our family is a fifth generation Central Wisconsin dairy producer which, three years ago, assumed ownership of a small closed neighborhood cheese plant that was established in 1928. We purchased the plant for the purpose of adding value to our milk production by producing high quality, handcrafted cheeses. In October 2009, Festival asked us if |
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